Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zero camera

2001-01-21 Thread Jan Kapoor
I use either Tri-X or T-Max 400 in my Zero2000; never had any problems with light leaks from the film counter window. On the new multi-format Zero camera, there is a sliding panel that covers the film counter area. Jan Kapoor Mike Vande Bunt wrote: > > Tri-X has been around for decades and so h

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zero camera

2001-01-18 Thread Mike Vande Bunt
Tri-X has been around for decades and so have cameras with red filmcounter windows. The paper backing is light tight, but if you expect to have the back of the camera exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time you could always put a small piece of (for example) gafer's tape over the windo

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zero camera

2001-01-17 Thread James Romeo
I have had a zero for about love it and I use Ilford hp5 no fog problem James > From: George L Smyth > Reply-To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? > Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 08:58:45 -0800 (PST) > To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? > Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zero camera &g

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zero camera

2001-01-17 Thread James Kellar
Joe, I have used 400+ iso film in my zero without any fogging problem. jk on 1/17/01 8:47 AM, joebe...@aol.com at joebe...@aol.com wrote: > I finally got my Zero 6x6cm camera in and it is a beauty. One question > bothers me though. Can you use TriX film in it? Wondering about fog from the > "r

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zero camera

2001-01-17 Thread George L Smyth
--- joebe...@aol.com wrote: > I finally got my Zero 6x6cm camera in and it is a beauty. One question > bothers me though. Can you use TriX film in it? Wondering about fog from the > "red" filmcounter window for such a fast film. Presently have Verichrome pan > ASA 125 loaded into the camera. Yo

[pinhole-discussion] Zero camera

2001-01-17 Thread JOEBESSE
I finally got my Zero 6x6cm camera in and it is a beauty. One question bothers me though. Can you use TriX film in it? Wondering about fog from the "red" filmcounter window for such a fast film. Presently have Verichrome pan ASA 125 loaded into the camera. Thanks for any ideas on this question.

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zero camera, 6x6

2000-12-31 Thread George L Smyth
--- Mike Vande Bunt wrote: > You can always use photographic paper in 4x5 film holders in the > Bender camera as a lower cost option. (Obviously this leaves you > with paper negatives to print from.) If you decide to build a Bender, you'd better be the type who absolutely loves putting together

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zero camera, 6x6

2000-12-31 Thread Mike Vande Bunt
joebe...@aol.com wrote: > .. Wish I would have gotten the Zero 6x6 camera first. I > believe I will still order one with the pinhole to try out. Cheaper to use > the 120 film than 4x5 Polaroid or sheet film for that matter. You can always use photographic paper in 4x5 film holders in the Bend

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zero camera, 6x6

2000-12-30 Thread Guy Glorieux
Joe, I just went to see your web site! What a jewel your pictures are. Can't decide between "Meditation", "Belazaire", "Shrimp boats" and "The Devil's toothpick" which I like best... Whaooo! Pinhole and bromoil... You're going to make a killing. -:)) Best, Guy Glorieux joebe...@aol.com wro

[pinhole-discussion] Zero camera, 6x6

2000-12-30 Thread JOEBESSE
Thanks again for all of the great comments. I have an old Oatmeal box camera which made great paper negs in years past and just received a Bender 4x5 pinhole camera kit for Christmas, which I just finished building and cannot wait to try it out. Came across the Zero website by accident and was r